Welcome to part two of this two part episode with Chenoa Tarin.

Today's guest is Chenoa Tarin, a Brooklyn based, producer, vocalist and songwriter whose sounds are an homage to the music that formed her. Chenoa Tarin also runs “Bouquet,” a monthly femme forward artist showcase in Brooklyn with resident DJ Dewy ‘87.

As you’ll hear throughout this conversation, Chenoa believes deeply in self-expression and the importance of art.

Throughout this conversation, we will discuss:

* Chenoa’s experience at SAE Institute.

* Complementary career paths as a music producer.

* The importance of being competent AND kind.

* What is technically correct versus what is true and authentic to you.

* Chenoa’s experience and ideas for starting an event of your own, wherever you are.

* And, Chenoa tells us that you can do whatever you want, forever.

Top 3 Gems From This Convo:

1. REGARDLESS OF YOUR TALENT, ARE YOU KIND?

Yes. Make good music. Also, there is no substitute for kindness and connection to a community.

You can fail alone, but no one succeeds without the support of others.

2. FOCUS ON COMMUNICATING WHAT YOU FEEL, NOT WHAT IS “CORRECT.”

Notice if you are imposing rules and limitations about what is technically “correct.” Prioritize the communication of your energy and feeling through your music.

3. YOU CAN DO WHATEVER YOU WANT, FOREVER.

Remember that when other people say you that you cannot do something, it is not necessarily true.

It is something that they said, nothing more.

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Chenoa’s Website: https://www.chenoatarin.com/

To jump to a specific moment in the conversation:

0:00 Intro

1:38 Another's Success Is Not Your Failure

2:50 Quitting Too Early

4:40 Formal Education and Chenoa's Experience at SAE

14:03 Balancing Competence and Kindness

18:45 How and Why to Start Your Own Show

21:40 Self-imposed Limits and Rules

26:20 Caught Up In Music As Technically Correct

29:40 Comparison

34:10 Save Everything

37:30 Quick Hits - Get to know Chenoa

43:20 Chenoa's parting message

44:30 Outro

Referenced:

The Creative Act: A Way Of Being

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